Suffering and sickness
5 Jun 2022
Read Jer. 29:24-32. A letter to Shemaiah: “Therefore thus says the Lord: Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his family: he shall not have anyone to dwell among this people, nor shall he see the good that I will do for My people, says the Lord, because he has taught rebellion against the Lord,” Jer 29:32.
15 May 2022
Although we often suffer from the effects of sins committed by those who came before us, God does not punish us for someone else’s sins, and we cannot use their mistakes as an excuse for our sins. Each person is accountable to God for his or her actions.
8 May 2022
“I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling place. 4His sons are far from safety, they are crushed in the gate, and there is no deliverer.
10 Apr 2022
6:16 Omri reigned over Israel and led the people into idol worship (1 Kings 16:21-26). Ahab, his son, was Israel’s most wicked king (1Kings 16:29-33).
20 Mar 2022
God forgave David his sin in that the death penalty and eternal punishment were remitted (cf. 1John 3:15); thus, David was restored to salvation and fellowship with God (cf. Ps 51).
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Rather, it is a wrong thought or desire that is accompanied by the approval of one’s will. It is having an immoral desire that would seek fulfillment if the opportunity arose.
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“Therefore, I will be to Ephraim like a moth, and to the house of Judah like rottenness. 13When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then Ephraim went to Assyria and sent to King Jareb; yet he cannot cure you, nor heal you of your wound.” (Hos 5:12,13)
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“And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? 3I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
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“And behold, a leper came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean,” Mat. 8:2
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Suffering and sickness
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Scripture asserts suffering is inevitable in a fallen world (Gen. 3:14·19; Psa 10:1-18; 22:1-31; 38:1-22; 90:1-17; Mark 13:12-13; John 16:33; Acts 14:22).
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